Grant Park volleyball wins Watseka Invite, Gardner-South Wilmington takes 3rd: Saturday Daily Journal roundup

Six area girls volleyball teams were in action at the Watseka Invite, with Grant Park winning the championship over Watseka and Gardner-South Wilmington placing third, and more in Saturday's Daily Journal roundup.

Manteno downs Coal City in Rivals Cup 5th-place game; Peotone finishes 4th

Eight area boys soccer teams wrapped up Rivals Cup play Saturday, highlighted by Manteno downing Coal City 2-0 in the fifth-place game and Peotone taking a tough loss to Bremen in the third-place game.

Our Aging Services host Family Feud Fundraiser for new day program

The Family Feud Showdown on Saturday, Oct. 3, will raise funds for The Friendship Studio, a new day program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Kankakee.

Photos: Manteno celebrates 28th Oktoberfest

The village of Manteno was bustling with festivities for its 28th Oktoberfest celebration as live music, carnival rides and the pet parade filled downtown on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.

NAACP cancels Kankakee County candidates’ forum

The planned Oct. 1 NAACP candidates debate has been canceled.

Bourbonnais Food Truck Festival attracts thousands

Bourbonnais’ sixth annual Food Truck Festival in August attracted about 6,400 visitors.